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Research library

Backtest studies and payoff-map comparisons.

A dedicated library for structured options research: benchmark comparisons, OptionOmega screenshots, payoff-map design, risk-adjusted metrics, and forward-test observations.

Published studies

Study #1 June 2026

SPX 0DTE: Engineered Payoff Map vs 25-Point Iron Condor

A full backtest comparison of a standard 25-point-wide iron condor versus an engineered fixed-risk payoff map, including OptionOmega screenshots, period breakdowns, payoff visuals, CAGR, MAR, Sortino, and drawdown context.

SPX 0DTEOptionOmegaDefined riskIron condor
$388kEngineered ending value
$119kCondor ending value
9.7Engineered MAR
0.9Condor MAR

Methodology notes

Studies focus on defined-risk structure design, capital at risk, drawdown behavior, CAGR, MAR, Sortino, payoff-map efficiency, and comparison against familiar benchmark structures.

Educational content only. Nothing on this site is financial, investment, tax, legal, or trading advice. Backtests, screenshots, examples, and hypothetical results are for research and education only and can differ materially from live results due to fills, slippage, commissions, liquidity, volatility, execution behavior, and market conditions. Past performance does not guarantee future results.